Ka Bu Pm Pc 54Lying Down With One Not Fully Ordained
Pāli / Sanskrit:Anupasampannasahaseyya
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Explanation of the Anupasampannasahaseyya Sutta
Those Not Fully Ordained
Background
The Anupasampannasahaseyya Sutta (Anupasampanna-sahaseyya) lies in the Vinaya Piṭaka, specifically in the Pāṭimokkha section of the Pācittiya rules for monks and nuns. In the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, the Vinaya Piṭaka is the foundation for governing communal monastic life, established by the Buddha to protect harmony in the Sangha and nurture the spiritual life.
The spirit of this sutta arises from the Buddha’s regulations regarding how bhikkhus should conduct themselves toward those who have not been fully ordained (anupasampanna). The term “anupasampanna” refers to those who have not formally received upasampadā, full ordination, that is, those still in a lower stage or trainees not yet officially recognized in the Sangha.
This sutta concerns the rule on “sahaseyya,” lying down or sleeping together, a matter of spiritual hygiene and disciplinary management. These regulations are not imposed harshly, but aim to protect practitioners from situations likely to cause defilement or loss of focus.
Main Content
The Anupasampannasahaseyya Sutta prescribes that a bhikkhu may not lie down or sleep together with one who is not fully ordained. This is not discrimination, but a measure protecting the principle of the pure discipline. The rule is set forth to maintain the purity of the Sangha, preventing possibilities that might give rise to actions or appearances harmful to the honor of the monastic community.
According to the Vinaya Piṭaka, lying down together (sahaseyya) in inappropriate situations may lead to the formation of improper relationships or the violation of ritual rules. Therefore, distinguishing between those who have formally received upasampadā and those who have not been fully ordained is necessary to protect the integrity of monastic life.
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